NACC Personal Support Worker 2022
NACC- Approved & Certified Personal Support Worker Program in Partnership with NACC
| Course Name | Course Duration (Hours) | Tution Fees | Duration of course (Theory / Practical) | Duration of the Placement (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Support Worker | 700 | 13650 | 6 Months | 300 |
Introduction
This course preps one to start a career in the field of personal assistance, a job that entails taking care of the physical, mental, emotional, and physiological needs of an ill, elderly, or disabled person. In other words, it involves ensuring the health and wellbeing of a person who is not fit enough to do so himself. Such needs include, but are not limited to, administering medicines, feeding, providing motor-assistance, and ensuring fulfilment of individual goals.
If you have a considerate and caring personality, along with a passion to assist others, our Personal Support Worker program might be the perfect fit for you!
Note: $2000 IS A REGISTRATION NON REFUNDABLE FEE. FOR INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC STUDENTS.
Career Opportunities
PSWs are employed in long-term healthcare facilities, retirement homes, supportive housing, group homes, hospitals, and educational facilities. As the number of people who need such assistance is not subject to changes in the socio-economic scenario, therefore, the demand for such a career is not subject to fluctuations on the labour-demand side.
Moreover, the average salary for a person employed as a personal support worker is $18 per hour, which makes it a wise career choice.
Admission Requirements
A Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test), OR
Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service) (refer to Section I-4.4)
Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years of age and do not have a Canadian high school diploma or GED.
Wonderlic SLE (or other MCU approved test – Note: CAT and CAST can no longer be used)
Additional Admission Requirements
If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency. English Language Proficiency Requirements are:
- IELTS – International English Language Testing Services – Minimum average score of 5.5 with no subject
- TOEFL –Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – overall 80, with the minimum of each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20
- CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) with a score of 7 (no section score below 6)
- Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)
- Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95
- Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46
- NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)
Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution
Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada
Placement Requirements
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Medical form filled by a certified physician. The form will be provided by the college with the necessary information.
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Police Vulnerable Sector Check : Ericc Vulnerable Sector Check Guide
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully meet the program outcomes the student must:
- Achieve a minimum mark of 70% in all of the module assignments and exams.
- The student must complete the NACC Exam with a passing mark of 75%.
- Achieve a satisfactory rating in the internship evaluation.
